Child&#39;s rideable tank



06L 1967 M. J. cRusoN CHILD'S RIDEABLE TANK Filed Oct. 23, 1965 I 9 I m I I b/ fl I 19 H mm u MI I I MU I. I U U. H H 2 H n m I I F 6 1 H IIII 1 I IIIIU INVENTOR Mar/on J. Cruse/1 United States Patent 3,347,557 CHILDS RIDEABLE TANK Marion J. Cruson, RR. 1, Marion, Mich. 49665 Filed Oct. 23, 1965, Ser. No. 503,478 1 Claim. (Cl. 280-1.11)

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A riding vehicle for children, including a tricycle vel0c ipede that is enclosed within a body having the appearance of a military tank, the body being surmounted by a dome so as to fully enclose a child riding within the vehicle.

This invention relates to toys and games for children, and more particularly to a toy tank.

It is therefore the main purpose of this invention to provide a toy tank which can be pedal driven from the inside of the tank and having an adjustable steering wheel.

Another object of this invention is to provide a toy tank which includes a dome removably secured to the top of the tank.

Another object of this invention is to provide a toy tank which is rugged and its interior can be stamped out of plastic material.

Still another object of this invention is to provide a toy tank which is inexpensive to purchase and is easy to manufacture.

Other objects and advantages of the invention will become apparent from a consideration of the following detailed description taken in connection with the accompanying drawing wherein a satisfactory embodiment of the invention is shown. However, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the details disclosed but includes all such variations and modifications as fall within the spirit of the invention and the scope of the appended claim.

In the drawing:

FIGURE 1 is a side view of this invention shown partly broken away.

FIGURE 2 is a top plan view of FIGURE 1.

According to this invention a toy tank is provided with a tank body 11, the top portion of which shows a cylindrical cut-out 29. A vertically swingable dome 12 is positioned upon said cylindrical cut-out 26 and is pivotably connected to the toy tank 10 by means of hinges 13. Gun mount 14 is secured to the top portion of the toy tank 10 and is provided with a toy-like gun barrel 15 which can be raised or lowered. As it can be seen from FIGURES 1, and 2, toy tank 10 is provided with a main wheel 24 having an upwardly extending frame 23 which is connected to a substantially horizontal frame 21, which in turn, is secured to a substantially upright rod 27 upon which an adjustable seat 20 is mounted. Frame 23 and rod 27 are also secured to each other by means of a horizontal frame 16, one end of which is connected with the front wheel 24 and the opposite end being connected to the rear wheels 19 by means of a fork frame 17. In addition, wheels 19 are secured to each other by a rod 18 which is perpendicular to the horizontal frame 16, and provides supplemental support for wheels 19. A steering wheel 22 is mounted on top of frame 23 and is adapted to turn front wheel 24 in any desired direction. Pedals 25 on each side of wheel 24 are provided for propelling of toy tank 10.

Looking now at the drawings, one will see that a person within the tank is capable of driving the tank and turning it in any direction by simply turning steering wheel 22 and propelling front wheel 24 by means of pedals 25.

It will also be noted that tank body 11 is provided with imitation rollers 28 and side treads 29 which are stamped on the tank body for ornamental purposes only.

What I now claim is:

A toy tank comprising a tank body, a dome hingeably attached to the top of said tank body, tricycle drive means inside of said tank body and being firmly secured thereto, steering means locatably secured to said tricycle drive means for directing said toy tank when said tank is being driven by a child located therewithin, said tank body being provided with a circular opening on a top P tion thereof, a toy gun pivotably attached to said top Portion, openings at the bottom portion of said body for admitting the wheels of said tricycle drive means outwardly therefrom, said tricycle means including a frame connecting support means for a main drive wheel and a pair f auxiliary wheels in parallel relationship to each other and longitudinal relation with said main wheel, a seat provided on the top of said frame, a pair of foot pedals at each side of said main wheel for propelling said tricycle means, said steering means including a steering Wheel connected to a steering post, said steering wheel being adapted for turning said tricycle means in any direction and thereby turning said toy tank, and said toy tank body and said dome forming a complete protected enclosure on all sides, top, and bottom for said child riding therewithin.

References Cited UNITED STATES PATENTS D. 159,934 8/1950 SeWell 46-219 X 1,420,597 6/1922 Williams 280-1.11 1,562,244 11/1925 Morrill 280-1.11 2,812,031 11/1957 Aghnides -27 3,024,704 3/1962 Even 89-36 3,117,798 1/1964 Young 9.80-1.12 3,151,872 10/1964 Weber 280l.11

LEO FRIAGLIA, Primary Examiner. 

